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Wānaka Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka Central is 108.333 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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108.3
Regional rank #10 / 156 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲40%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 94.2%
    Theft accounts for 94.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.8%
    Assault accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 1.3%
    Burglary accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Wānaka Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Wānaka Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka Central ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wānaka Central?

    The annual crime rate in Wānaka Central is 108.333 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka Central

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